Vietnam cables sympathy message over Pohang earthquake

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has sent a message of condolences to Pohang city in the Republic of Korea over the recent earthquake that caused serious human and property losses.

Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of Vietnam Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA)
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of Vietnam Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA)

The message was sent to the RoK Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang Kyung-Wha.

A 5.4-magnitude quake hit Pohang on November 15, injuring about 80 people and damaging at least 5,569 private and 582 public establishments, according to the RoK’s National Disaster and Safety Control.